— in Cyprus, the service provider may be requested to provide a certificate from the Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver (Έφορος Εταιρειών και Επίσημος Παραλήπτης), that he is certified as incorporated or registered or, if he is not so certified, a certificate stating that the person concerned has declared on oath that he is engaged in the profession in question in the country in which he is established, in a specific place and under a given business name.

— in Latvia, the "Uzņēmumu reģistrs" ("Enterprise Register"),

— in Lithuania, the "Juridinių asmenų registras",

— in Hungary, the "Cégnyilvántartás", the "egyéni vállalkozók jegyzői nyilvántartása", certain "szakmai kamarák nyilvántartása" or in the case of certain activities, a certificate stating that the person concerned is entitled to be engaged in the business activity or profession in question,

in Cyprus: the supplier may be requested to provide a certificate from the Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver (Έφορος Εταιρειών και Επίσημος Παραλήπτης), that he is certified as incorporated or registered or, if he is not so certified, a certificate stating that the person concerned has declared on oath that he is engaged in the profession in question in the country in which he is established in a specific place under a given business name and under a specific trading name,

3. Aizsardzības ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Defence and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

4. Ārlietu ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

5. Ekonomikas ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Economics and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

6. Finanšu ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Finance and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

7. Iekšlietu ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of the Interior and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

8. Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Education and Science and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

9. Kultūras ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Culture and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

10. Labklājības ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Welfare and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

11. Reģionālās attīstības un pašvaldību lietu ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Regional Development and local governments and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

12. Satiksmes ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Transport and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

13. Tieslietu ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Justice and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

14. Veselības ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Health and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

15. Vides ministrija un tās pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Ministry of Environment and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

17. Īpašu uzdevumu ministrs bērnu un ģimenes lietās un tā pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Minister for Special Assignments for Children and Family Affairs and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

18. Īpašu uzdevumu ministrs sabiedrības integrācijas lietās un tā pakļautībā un pārraudzībā esošās iestādes (Minister for Special Assignments for Integration Affairs and institutions subordinate to it and under its supervision)

— in Cyprus, the Contractor is requested to provide a certificate from the Council for the Registration and Audit of Civil Engineering and Building Contractors (Συμβούλιο Εγγραφής και Ελέγχου Εργοληπτών Οικοδομικών και Τεχνικών Έργων) according to the Registration and Audit of Civil Engineering and Building Contractors Law.

— in Latvia, the "Uzņēmumu reģistrs" ("Enterprise Register"),

— in Lithuania, the "Juridinių asmenų registras",

— in Hungary, the "Cégnyilvántartás", the "egyéni vállalkozók jegyzői nyilvántartása",

"LISTS OF BODIES AND CATEGORIES OF BODIES GOVERNED BY PUBLIC LAW REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1(b)"

:

"XVI. CZECH REPUBLIC:

- Fond národního majetku (National Property Fund)

- Pozemkový fond (Land Fund)

- and other state funds

- Česká národní banka (Czech National Bank)

- Česká televize (Czech Television)

- Český rozhlas (Czech Radio)

- Rada pro rozhlasové a televizní vysílání (The Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting)

- Česká konsolidační agentura (Czech Consolidation Agency)

- Health insurance agencies

- Universities

and other legal entities established by a special Act which for their operation and in compliance with budget regulations use money from the state budget, state funds, contributions of international institutions, district authority budget, or budgets of self-governing territorial divisions.

- Bezpeļņas organizācijas, kuras nodibinājusi valsts vai pašvaldība un kuras tiek finansētas no valsts vai pašvaldības budžeta (Non-profit-making organisations established by the State or a local government and which the State budget or a local government budget finances)

9. Publiczne placówki naukowe, jednostki badawczo- rozwojowe oraz inne placówki badawcze (Public research institutions, research and development institutions and other research institutions)

XXIV. SLOVENIA:

- občine

- javni zavodi s področja vzgoje, izobraževanja ter športa

- javni zavodi s področja zdravstva

- javni zavodi s področja socialnega varstva

- javni zavodi s področja kulture

- javni zavodi s področja raziskovalne dejavnosti

- javni zavodi s področja kmetijstva in gozdarstva

- javni zavodi s področja okolja in prostora

- javni zavodi s področja gospodarskih dejavnosti

- javni zavodi s področja malega gospodarstva in turizma

- javni zavodi s področja javnega reda in varnosti

- agencije

- skladi socialnega zavarovanja

- javni skladi na ravni države in na ravni občin

- Družba za avtoceste v RS

- Pošta Slovenije

XXV. SLOVAKIA:

The procuring entity is defined in Article 3 §1 of Act No. 263/1999 Z. z. on Public Procurement, as amended, as:

1. an organisation financed by the State budget (e.g. ministries, other state administration authorities) or co-financed by the State budget (e.g. universities, colleges) and by a State goal-specific fund

2. a self-governed region, a municipality, an organisation of a self-governed region or municipality financed or co-financed by the same

3. a health insurance agency

4. a legal entity established by law as a public institution (e.g. Slovenská televízia, Slovenský rozhlas, Sociálna poisťovňa)

5. National Property Fund of the Slovak Republic

6. Slovak Land Fund

7. association of legal entities, which was formed by the procuring entities stated in items (1) to (3)".

The procuring entity is defined in Article 3 §2 and §3 of Act No. 263/1999 Z. z. on Public Procurement, as amended, as a legal entity which deals in water management by producing and operating the public distribution of drinking water, operates public sewerage or sewage works (e.g. Západoslovenské vodárne a kanalizácie, Stredoslovenské vodárne a kanalizácie, Východoslovenské vodárne a kanalizácie).";

Local authorities or associations of these authorities supplying heat to the public and being in compliance with the provisions of Lietuvos Respublikos viešųjų pirkimų įstatymas (Žin., 2002, Nr. 118-5296).

HUNGARY

Entities transporting or distributing gas on the basis of an authorisation pursuant to Act XLI of 1994 on supply of gas (1994. évi XLI. törvény a gázszolgáltatásról).

Entities transporting or distributing heat on the basis of an authorisation pursuant to Act XVIII of 1998 on district heating services (1998. évi XVIII. törvény a távhőszolgáltatásról).

Entities transporting or distributing gas pursuant to the Energy Act (Official Journal of the Republic of Slovenia, 79/99) and entities transporting or distributing heat pursuant to the decisions issued by the municipalities.

SLOVAKIA

The procuring entity is defined in Article3 §2 and §3 of Act No. 263/1999 Z. z. on Public Procurement, as amended, as a legal entity which deals in energy sectors by generating, purchasing and distributing gas and heat and by transmitting gas (Act No. 70/1998 Z. z. as amended — e.g. Slovenský plynárenský priemysel).";

The procuring entity is defined in Article 3 §2 and §3 of Act No. 263/1999 Z. z. on Public Procurement, as amended, as a legal entity which deals in geological and mining activities by locating crude oil deposits and extracting crude oil, natural gas.";

The procuring entity is defined in Article 3 §2 and §3 of Act No. 263/1999 Z. z. on Public Procurement, as amended, as a legal entity which deals in geological and mining activities by locating crude coal deposits and extracting crude coal and other solid fuels.";

(f) cuirtear an méid seo a leanas le hIarscríbhinn VI

"CONTRACTING ENTITIES IN THE FIELD OF RAILWAY SERVICES"

:

"CZECH REPUBLIC

Operators of public transport systems, and providers of services to the public in rail transport (section 2 b) of Act No. 199/1994 Sb. on Public Procurement).

ESTONIA

Entities operating pursuant to Article 5 of the Public Procurement Act (RT I 2001, 40, 224) and Article 14 of the Competition Act (RT I 2001, 56 332).

AB "Lietuvos geležinkeliai";, operating pursuant to the Lietuvos Respublikos geležinkelio transporto kodeksas (Žin., 1996, Nr. 59-1402) and other entities operating in the field of railway services and being in compliance with the provisions of Lietuvos Respublikos viešųjų pirkimų įstatymas (Žin., 2002, Nr. 118-5296).

HUNGARY

Entities providing rail transport services to the public on the basis of Act XCV of 1993 on railways (1993. évi XCV. törvény a vasútról) and on the basis of an authorisation pursuant to Decree No 15/2002. (II. 27.) KöViM of the Minister of Transport and Water Management on licensing of railway undertakings (15/2002. (II. 27.) KöViM rendelet a vasútvállallatok működésének engedélyezéséről).

(Entities providing services in the field of railway transportation, operating pursuant to the Act of 8 September 2000 on the commercialisation, restructuring and privatisation of the state enterprise "Polish Railways";, and in particular:

Entities providing urban trolleybus, bus or cable services to the public i accordance with the Lietuvos Respublikos kelių transporto kodeksas (Žin., 1996, Nr. 119-2772) and being in compliance with the provisions of Lietuvos Respublikos viešųjų pirkimų įstatymas (Žin., 2002, Nr. 118-5296).

HUNGARY

Entities providing road transport services to the public on the basis of Act I of 1988 on road transport (1988. évi I. törvény a közúti közlekedésről) and on the basis of an authorisation pursuant to Decree No 89/1988. (XII. 20.) MT of the Council of Ministers on road transport services and on operation of road vehicles (89/1988. (XII. 20.) MT rendelet a közúti közlekedési szolgáltatásokról és a közúti járművek üzemben tartásáról).

Entities providing railway transport services to the public on the basis of Act XCV of 1993 on railways (1993. évi XCV. törvény a vasútról) and on the basis of an authorisation pursuant to Decree No 15/2002. (II. 27.) KöViM of the Minister of Transport and Water Management on licensing of railway undertakings (15/2002. (II. 27.) KöViM rendelet a vasútvállallatok működésének engedélyezéséről).

The procuring entity is defined in Article 3 §2 and §3 of Act No. 263/1999 Z. z. on Public Procurement, as amended, as a legal entity which deals in road transport, by operating scheduled public bus transport, and transport on the railways (Act No. 164/1996 Z. z. as amended, Act No. 168/1996 Z. z. as amended — e.g.

Other entities operating in the field of maritime or inland port or other terminal facilities and being in compliance with the provisions of Lietuvos Respublikos viešųjų pirkimų įstatymas (Žin., 2002, Nr. 118-5296).

HUNGARY

Public ports operated fully or partially by the State pursuant to Act XLII of 2000 on water transport (2000. évi XLII. törvény a vízi közlekedésről).

MALTA

L-Awtorita' Marittima ta' Malta (Malta Maritime Authority).

POLAND

Podmioty zajmujące się zarządzaniem portami morskimi lub śródlądowymi i udostępnianiem ich przewoźnikom morskim i śródlądowym. (Entities operating in the field of management of sea ports or inland harbours and letting them for use to sea and inland carriers.).

The procuring entity is defined in Article 3 §2 and §3 of Act No. 263/1999 Z. z. on Public Procurement, as amended, as a legal entity which deals in inland navigation by maintaining the waterways and by establishing and maintaining public ports and waterway facilities (Act No. 338/2000 Z. z. — e.g. Prístav Bratislava, Prístav Komárno, Prístav Štúrovo)."

(j) cuirtear an méid seo a leanas le hIarscríbhinn X

"OPERATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS OR PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES"

:

"CZECH REPUBLIC

Operators of telecommunication services if their services are provided to the public (section 2(b) of Act No. 199/1994 Sb. on Public Procurement).

ESTONIA

Entities operating pursuant to Article 5 of the Public Procurement Act (RT I 2001, 40, 224) and Article 14 of the Competition Act (RT I 2001, 56 332).

Entities operating in the telecommunications sector pursuant to Articles 3(2) and (3), 104 and 105 of Act XL of 2001 on Communications (2001. évi XL. törvény a hírközlésről).

MALTA

Malta's telecommunications services have all been liberalised and all exclusive rights lifted, except for the provision of fixed voice telephony and international data services, which were liberalised on 1 January 2003. However, none of the companies adopt the Government procurement regulations as laid down in Legal Notice 70 of 1996, which brought into effect the current Public Service (Procurement) Regulations. Despite this, all entities operating in the telecommunications sector are being indicated:

Melita Cable plc

Maltacom plc

Vodafone (Malta) Ltd

Mobisle Communication Ltd

Datatrak Ltd

Telepage Ltd

POLAND

Telekomunikacja Polska S.A.

SLOVAKIA

The procuring entity is defined in Article 3 §2 and §3 of Act No. 263/1999 Z. z. on Public Procurement, as amended, as a legal entity which deals in telecommunications by providing public telecommunication services; procures and administers the telecommunication equipment of the public telecommunications network (Act No. 195/2000 Z. z. as amended).".

In Iarscríbhinn I, cuirtear an méid seo a leanas in ionad phointe A(4)(d):

"(d) The United Kingdom, Ireland and Malta may authorise the use in their territory of the term "milk chocolate" to designate the product referred to in point 5, on condition that the term is accompanied in all three cases by an indication of the amount of dry milk solids laid down for each of the products, in the form "milk solids: … % minimum.""

"1b. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the Commission may authorise Estonia for a transitional period, up to 31 December 2006, to place on its market fish, originating from the Baltic region, which is intended for consumption in its territory with dioxin levels higher than those set in point 5.2. of Section 5 of Annex I. This derogation will be granted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 315/93 laying down Community procedures for contaminants in food [1]. To this end, Estonia shall demonstrate that the conditions applicable to Finland and Sweden laid down in paragraph 1a are fulfilled and that human exposure to dioxins in Estonia is not higher than the highest average level in any of the Member States of the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004.

If such a derogation is granted to Estonia, any future application of it will be considered in the framework of the review of Section 5 of Annex I, provided for in Article 5(3).

Notwithstanding the above, Estonia shall implement the necessary measures to ensure that fish or fish products not complying with point 5.2 of Section 5 of Annex I are not marketed in other Member States."

Any person who is a self-employed person or a self-occupied person within the meaning of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318) 1987 shall be considered as a self-employed person within the meaning of Article 1 (a) (ii) of the Regulation.";

(vi) i ndiaidh na bhfocal

"Does not apply."

faoin gceannteideal

"R. AUSTRIA"

cuirtear isteach:

"S. POLAND

Does not apply.";

(vii) i ndiaidh na bhfocal

"Does not apply."

faoin gceannteideal

"T. PORTUGAL"

cuirtear isteach:

"U. SLOVENIA

Does not apply.

V. SLOVAKIA

Does not apply.";

(c) Leasaítear Iarscríbhinn I, Cuid II "Members of the family (second sentence of Article 1 (f) of the Regulation)" mar a leanas:

(i) i ndiaidh na bhfocal

"Does not apply."

faoin gceannteideal

"A. BELGIUM"

cuirtear isteach:

"B. CZECH REPUBLIC

For the purpose of determining entitlement to benefits in kind pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title III of the Regulation, the expression "member of the family" means a spouse and/or a dependent child as defined by the State Social Support Act No 117/1995 Sb.";

For the purpose of determining entitlement to benefits in kind pursuant to the provisions of Chapter I of Title III of the Regulation, "member of the family"; means a spouse or a child under the age of 18.

M. LITHUANIA

For the purpose of determining the right to benefits in kind pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title III of the Regulation, "member of the family" means a spouse or a child under the age of 18 years.";

(v) i ndiaidh na bhfocal

"Does not apply."

faoin gceannteideal

"N. LUXEMBOURG"

cuirtear isteach:

"O. HUNGARY

Does not apply.

P. MALTA

Does not apply.";

(vi) i ndiaidh na bhfocal

"Does not apply."

faoin gceannteideal

"R. AUSTRIA"

cuirtear isteach:

"S. POLAND

Does not apply.";

(vii) i ndiaidh na bhfocal

"Does not apply."

faoin gceannteideal

"T. PORTUGAL"

cuirtear isteach:

"U. SLOVENIA

Does not apply.

V. SLOVAKIA

For the purpose of determining entitlement to benefits in kind pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title III of the Regulation, "member of the family" means a spouse and/or a dependent child as defined by the Act on child allowances and additional child allowances.";

(d) Leasaítear Iarscríbhinn II, Cuid I "Special schemes for self-employed persons excluded from the scope of the Regulation pursuant to the fourth subparagraph of Article 1(j)" mar a leanas:

1. Pension scheme for doctors in private practice set up under the Medical (Pensions and Allowances) Regulations of 1999 (P.I. 295/99) issued under the Medical (Associations, Discipline and Pension Fund) Law of 1967 (Law 16/67), as amended.

2. Advocates' pension scheme set up under the Advocates (Pensions and Allowances) Regulations of 1966 (P.I. 642/66), as amended, issued under the Advocates Law, Cap. 2, as amended.

(j) Leasaítear Iarscríbhinn IV, Cuid A "Legislation referred to in Article 37 (1) of the Regulation under which the amount of invalidity benefits is independent of the length of periods of insurance" mar a leanas:

(a) Invalidity pensions granted before 1 April 2000 under the State Allowances Act and which are retained under the State Pension Insurance Act.

(b) National pensions granted on the basis of invalidity according to the State Pension Insurance Act.

(c) Invalidity pensions granted according to the Defence Forces Service Act, Police Service Act, Prosecutor's Office Act, Status of Judges Act, Members of the Riigikogu Salaries, Pensions and Other Social Guarantees Act and President of the Republic Official Benefits Act.";

(l) Leasaítear Iarscríbhinn IV, Cuid C "Cases referred to in Article 46 (1)(b) of the Regulation where the calculation of benefit in accordance with Article 46 (2) of the Regulation may be waived" mar a leanas:

All applications for old-age, invalidity and widows' and widowers' pensions.

L. LATVIA

None.

M. LITHUANIA

None.";

(v) i ndiaidh an fhocail

"None."

faoin gceannteideal

"N. LUXEMBOURG"

cuirtear isteach:

"O. HUNGARY

Claims for old-age pension and invalidity pension when the applicant obtained at least 20 years of insurance in Hungary. Claims for survivors' benefits when the deceased person obtained a full pension exclusively under Hungarian law.

P. MALTA

None.";

(vi) i ndiaidh an fhocail

"None."

faoin gceannteideal

"R. AUSTRIA"

cuirtear isteach:

"S. POLAND

All applications for old-age, disability and survivors' pensions.";

(vii) i ndiaidh na hiontrála faoin gceannteideal

"T. PORTUGAL"

cuirtear isteach:

"U. SLOVENIA

None.

V. SLOVAKIA

None.";

(m) Cuirtear an méid seo a leanas in ionad Iarscríbhinn IV, Cuid D:

"Benefits and agreements referred to in Article 46b(2) of the Regulation

1. Benefits referred to in Article 46b(2)(a) of the Regulation, the amount of which is independent of the length of periods of insurance or residence completed:

(a) The invalidity benefits provided for by the legislation referred to in part A of this Annex.

(b) The full Danish national old-age pension acquired after 10 years' residence by persons who will have been awarded a pension by 1 October 1989 at the latest.

(c) The Estonian national pension granted according to the State Pension Insurance Act, old-age pensions granted according to the State Audit Act, Police Service Act and Prosecutor's Office Act and old-age and survivors' pensions granted according to the Legal Chancellor Act, Defence Forces Service Act, Status of Judges Act, Members of the Riigikogu Salaries, Pensions and Other Social Guarantees Act and President of the Republic Official Benefits Act.

(d) The Spanish death allowances and survivors' pensions granted under the general and special schemes.

(e) The widows' allowance under the widowhood insurance of the French general social security system or the agricultural workers' system.

(f) The widowers' or widows' invalidity pension under the French general social security system or the agricultural workers' system, when calculated on the basis of the invalidity pension of a deceased spouse, paid in accordance with Article 46(1)(a)(i).

(g) The Netherlands survivors' pension under the Law of 21 December 1995 on general insurance for surviving dependants.

(h) Finnish national pensions determined according to the National Pensions Act of 8 June 1956 and awarded under the transitional rules of the National Pensions Act (547/93) and the additional amount of the child's pension in accordance with the Survivors' Pension Act of 17 January 1969.

(i) The full Swedish basic pension awarded under the basic pension legislation which applied before 1 January 1993 and the full basic pension awarded under the transitional rules to the legislation applying from that date.

2. Benefits referred to in Article 46b(2)(b) of the Regulation, the amount of which is determined by reference to a credited period deemed to have been completed between the date on which the risk materialised and a later date:

(a) Danish early-retirement pensions, the amount of which is determined in accordance with legislation in force before 1 October 1984.

(b) German invalidity and survivors' pensions, for which account is taken of a supplementary period, and German old-age pensions, for which account is taken of a supplementary period already acquired.

(c) Italian pensions for total incapacity for work (inabilità).

(d) Latvian invalidity and survivors' pensions for which account is taken of a credited period of insurance.

(h) Finnish employment pensions for which account is taken of future periods according to the national legislation.

(i) Swedish invalidity and survivors' pensions for which account is taken of a credited period of insurance and Swedish old-age pensions for which account is taken of credited periods already acquired.

3. Agreements referred to in Article 46b(2)(b)(i) of the Regulation intended to prevent the same credited period being taken into account two or more times:

(a) Nordic Convention of 15 June 1992 on social security.

(b) The Social Security Agreement of 28 April 1997 between the Federal Republic of Germany and Finland.";

For the purpose of applying the provisions of Articles 18 (1), 38, 45 (1) to (3), 64, 67 (1) and (2) and 72 of the Regulation, for any period commencing on or after 6 October 1980, a week of insurance under the legislation of the Republic of Cyprus is determined by dividing the total insurable earnings for the relevant period by the weekly amount of the basic insurable earnings applicable in the relevant contribution year, provided that the number of weeks so determined shall not exceed the number of calendar weeks in the relevant period.

L. LATVIA

None.

M. LITHUANIA

None.";

(v) i ndiaidh na hiontrála deiridh faoin gceannteideal

"N. LUXEMBOURG"

cuirtear isteach:

"O. HUNGARY

None.

P. MALTA

None.";

(vi) i ndiaidh na hiontrála deiridh faoin gceannteideal

"R. AUSTRIA"

cuirtear isteach:

"S. POLAND

For the purposes of applying Article 88 of the Teachers Charter of 26 January 1982, as regards the entitlement of teachers to early retirement, periods of employment as a teacher completed under the legislation of another Member State shall be regarded as periods of employment as a teacher completed under Polish legislation, and the termination of an employment relationship as a teacher effected under the legislation of another Member State, shall be regarded as termination of an employment relationship as a teacher under Polish legislation.";

(vii) i ndiaidh na hiontrála faoin gceannteideal

"T. PORTUGAL"

cuirtear isteach:

"U. SLOVENIA

None.

V. SLOVAKIA

None.";

(o) Cuirtear an méid seo a leanas in ionad Iarscríbhinn VII:

"

ANNEX VII

INSTANCES IN WHICH A PERSON SHALL BE SIMULTANEOUSLY SUBJECT TO THE LEGISLATION OF TWO MEMBER STATES

(Article 14c(1)(b) of the Regulation)

1. Where he is self-employed in Belgium and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

2. Where a person is self-employed in the Czech Republic and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

3. Where a person resident in Denmark is self-employed in Denmark and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

4. For the agricultural accident insurance scheme and the old-age insurance scheme for farmers: where he is self-employed in farming in Germany and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

5. Where a person resident in Estonia is self-employed in Estonia and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

6. For the pension insurance scheme for self-employed persons: where he is self-employed in Greece and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

7. Where a person resident in Spain is self-employed in Spain and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

8. Where he is self-employed in France and gainfully employed in any other Member State, except Luxembourg.

9. Where he is self-employed in farming in France and gainfully employed in Luxembourg.

10. Where he is self-employed in Italy and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

11. Where a person resident in Cyprus is self-employed in Cyprus and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

12. Where a person is self-employed in Malta and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

13. Where he is self-employed in Portugal and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

14. Where a person resident in Finland is self-employed in Finland and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

15. Where a person is self-employed in Slovakia and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

16. Where a person resident in Sweden is self-employed in Sweden and gainfully employed in any other Member State.

"

(p) Leasaítear Iarscríbhinn VIII "Schemes that provide only for family allowances or supplementary or special allowances for orphans (Article 78a of the Regulation)" mar a leanas:

1. Sickness and maternity (a) benefits in kind : kasa chorych (the sickness fund) with which the person is insured;

(i)

employers responsible for payment of benefits;(ii)

field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the official seat of the insured's employer or of the self-employed person during the period of insurance, and field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay of the insured person, after the expiry of the insurance;(iii)

regional branches of Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund — KRUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the farmer's place of insurance.

2. Invalidity, old-age and death (pensions) (a) for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers : organisational units of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) designated for cooperation with competent institutions of specified Member States;

(c) for professional soldiers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999 : specialised entities of the Ministry of National Defence;

(d) for Police officers, National Fire Brigades officers, Border Guard officers, Internal Security Agency and Foreign Intelligence Agency officers and Government Security Bureau officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999 : specialised entities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration;

(e) for Prison Guard officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999 : specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice;

(f) for judges and prosecutors : specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice.

3. Accidents at work and occupational diseases (a) benefits in kind : kasa chorych (the sickness fund) with which the person is insured;

(i)

in case of sickness:

employers responsible for payment of benefits;

field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the official seat of the insured's employer or of the self-employed person during the period of insurance, and field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay of insured person, after the expiry of the insurance;

regional branches of Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund — KRUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the farmer's place of insurance;(ii)

disability or death of main wage earner:

for employed and self-employed persons (with the exception of self-employed farmers) and for unemployed graduates referred for training or internship: organisational units of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) designated for cooperation with competent institutions of specified Member States;

for professional soldiers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999: specialised entities of the Ministry of National Defence;

for Police officers, National Fire Brigades officers, Border Guard officers, Internal Security Agency and Foreign Intelligence Agency officers and Government Security Bureau officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999: specialised entities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration;

for Prison Guard officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999: specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice;

for judges and prosecutors: specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice.

4. Funeral grants (a) for employed and self-employed persons (with the exception of self-employed farmers) and for the unemployed entitled to unemployment benefit : field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence;

specialised entities of the Ministry of National Defence (former professional soldiers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (former Police officers, former National Fire Brigades officers, former Border Guard officers, former State Protection Office, Internal Security Agency and Foreign Intelligence Agency officers and former Government Security Bureau officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice (former Prison Guard officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice (former judges and prosecutors);

(h) for persons receiving pre-retirement benefits and allowances : wojewódzkie urzędy pracy (voivodeship labour offices) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay.

5. Unemployment (a) benefits in kind : kasa chorych (the sickness fund) with which the person is insured;

(b) cash benefits : wojewódzkie urzędy pracy (voivodeship labour offices) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay.

employers responsible for payment of benefits;

field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the official seat of the insured's employer or of the self-employed person;

specialised entities of the Ministry of National Defence (former professional soldiers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (former Police officers, former National Fire Brigades officers, former Border Guard officers, former State Protection Office, Internal Security Agency and Foreign Intelligence Agency officers and former Government Security Bureau officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice (former Prison Guard officers, excluding those who entered services after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice (former judges and prosecutors);

(d) for unemployed persons : wojewódzkie urzędy pracy (voivodeship labour offices) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Rozpočtové organizácie vojsk ministerstva vnútra v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary organisations of the troops of the Ministry of Interior within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(d) for members of the Police Force : Rozpočtové a príspevkové organizácie Policajného zboru v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary and contributory organisations of the Police Force within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(f) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(g) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for members of the Police Force and for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic), Bratislava;

(e) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(f) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for members of the Police Force and for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic), Bratislava;

(e) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(f) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Rozpočtové organizácie vojsk ministerstva vnútra v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary organisations of the troops of the Ministry of Interior within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(e) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(f) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Rozpočtové organizácie vojsk ministerstva vnútra v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary organisations of the troops of the Ministry of Interior within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(d) for members of the Police Force : Rozpočtové a príspevkové organizácie Policajného zboru v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary and contributory organisations of the Police Force within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(f) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(g) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava.

B. Benefits in kind health insurance companies.

6. Death grants (a) funeral allowance in general : District Offices;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for members of the Police Force and professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Rozpočtové a príspevkové organizácie v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary and contributory organisations within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic).

(c) Leasaítear Iarscríbhinn 3 "Institutions of the place of residence and institutions of the place of stay (Article 1 (p) of the Regulation and Article 4 (3) of the implementing Regulation)" mar a leanas:

(i) i ndiaidh na hiontrála deiridh faoin gceannteideal

"A. BELGIUM"

cuirtear isteach:

"B. CZECH REPUBLIC

1. Benefits in kind : the health insurance company (according to choice).

1. Sickness and maternity (a) benefits in kind : kasa chorych (the sickness fund) with which the person is insured or registered;

(i)

for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers: field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay;(ii)

for self-employed farmers: regional branches of Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund — KRUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay.

2. Invalidity, old-age and death (pensions) (a) for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers : organisational units of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) designated for cooperation with competent institutions of specified Member States;

for professional soldiers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999: specialised entities of the Ministry of National Defence;

for Police officers, National Fire Brigades officers, Border Guard officers, Internal Security Agency and Foreign Intelligence Agency officers and Government Security Bureau officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999: specialised entities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration;

for Prison Guard officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999: specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice;

for judges and prosecutors: specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice.

4. Funeral grants (a) for employed and self-employed persons (with the exception of self-employed farmers) and for unemployed persons entitled to unemployment benefit : field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence;

specialised entities of the Ministry of National Defence (former professional soldiers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (former Police officers, former National Fire Brigades officers, former Border Guard officers, former State Protection Office, Internal Security Agency and Foreign Intelligence Agency officers and former Government Security Bureau officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice (former Prison Guard officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities within the Ministry of Justice (former judges and prosecutors);

(h) for persons receiving pre-retirement benefits and allowances : wojewódzkie urzędy pracy (voivodeship labour offices) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay.

5. Unemployment (a) benefits in kind : kasa chorych (the sickness fund) with which the person is insured or registered;

(b) cash benefits : wojewódzkie urzędy pracy (voivodeship labour offices) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay.

6. Family benefits (a) for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers : field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay;

(b) for self-employed farmers : regional branches of Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund — KRUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay;

specialised entities of the Ministry of National Defence (former professional soldiers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (former Police officers, former National Fire Brigades officers, former Border Guard officers, former State Protection Office, Internal Security Agency and Foreign Intelligence Agency officers and former Government Security Bureau officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice (former Prison Guard officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999);

specialised entities within the Ministry of Justice (former judges and prosecutors);

(d) for unemployed persons : wojewódzkie urzędy pracy (voivodeship labour offices) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay;

ośrodki pomocy społecznej

(social assistance centres) in the commune of residence;

powiatowe centra pomocy rodzinie (district family assistance centres) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence;"

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Rozpočtové organizácie vojsk ministerstva vnútra v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary organisations of the troops of the Ministry of Interior within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(d) for members of the Police Force : Rozpočtové a príspevkové organizácie Policajného zboru v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary and contributory organisations of the Police Force within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(f) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(g) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for members of the Police Force and for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior : Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic), Bratislava;

(e) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(f) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for members of the Police Force and for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic), Bratislava;

(e) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(f) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Rozpočtové organizácie vojsk ministerstva vnútra v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary organisations of the troops of the Ministry of Interior within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(e) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(f) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Rozpočtové organizácie vojsk ministerstva vnútra v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary organisations of the troops of the Ministry of Interior within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(d) for members of the Police Force : Rozpočtové a príspevkové organizácie Policajného zboru v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary and contributory organisations of the Police Force within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic);

(f) for members of the Slovak Information Service : Slovenská informačná služba (Slovak Information Service), Bratislava;

(g) for members of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps : Generálne riaditeľstvo Zboru väzenskej a justičnej stráže (Directorate General of the Judiciary Guards and Prison Wardens Corps), Bratislava;

(b) for professional soldiers of the Army of the Slovak Republic and Railway troops : Vojenský úrad sociálneho zabezpečenia (Social Security Office of the Armed Forces), Bratislava;

(c) for members of the Police Force and professional soldiers of the troops of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic : Rozpočtové a príspevkové organizácie v rámci Ministerstva vnútra Slovenskej republiky (Budgetary and contributory organisations within the framework of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic).

(a) Agreement of 11 January 1977 on the implementation of the Convention of 9 October 1975 on old-age pensions and benefits for accidents at work.

(b) Article 5 of the Agreement of 19 December 1995 regarding the implementation of the Convention on social security of 8 December 1990 concerning payment of pensions by liaison institutions.

(c) Article 26 of the Agreement of 24 October 1996 on waiving cost settlements of medical check-ups, observation and travel expenses of doctors and insured persons for the purpose of cash benefits in case of sickness and maternity.";

2. Dealings with Estonia and Latvia: payment through the liaison bodies (joint implementing of Articles 53 to 58 of the implementing Regulation).";

(v) i ndiaidh na hiontrála faoin gceannteideal

"N. LUXEMBOURG"

cuirtear isteach:

"O. HUNGARY

Direct payment.

P. MALTA

Direct payment.";

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"R. AUSTRIA"

cuirtear isteach:

"S. POLAND

1. General principle: direct payment of benefits;

2. Dealings with Germany on the basis of concluded Agreements: payment by institutions of place of residence of beneficiary (concurrent application of Articles 53-58 and Article 77 of the implementing Regulation and of the provisions listed in Annex 5).";

The average annual cost of benefits in kind shall be calculated by taking into consideration the medical services financed by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund.";

(iv) i ndiaidh na hiontrála faoin gceannteideal

"J. ITALY"

cuirtear isteach:

"K. CYPRUS

The average annual cost of benefits in kind shall be calculated by taking into consideration the benefits provided by the Government Health Services in Cyprus.

L. LATVIA

The average annual cost of benefits shall be calculated by taking into consideration the benefits in kind (health services) administered by the State Compulsory Health Insurance Agency.

M. LITHUANIA

Calculation of the cost of average annual benefits in kind is based on the provisions of the Law on Health Insurance.";

(v) i ndiaidh na hiontrála faoin gceannteideal

"N. LUXEMBOURG"

cuirtear isteach:

"O. HUNGARY

The average annual cost of benefits in kind shall be calculated by taking into consideration the general health insurance scheme and the health care expenditures on benefits provided in accordance with the provisions of the Health Act.

P. MALTA

Calculations of the average annual cost of benefits in kind shall be calculated by taking into consideration the benefits provided under the National Health Scheme.";

(vi) i ndiaidh na hiontrála faoin gceannteideal

"R. AUSTRIA"

cuirtear isteach:

"S. POLAND

The average annual cost of medical benefits in kind is calculated by taking into consideration the benefits provided under the general health insurance scheme.";

(vii) i ndiaidh na hiontrála faoin gceannteideal

"T. PORTUGAL"

cuirtear isteach:

"U. SLOVENIA

The annual average cost of benefits in kind shall be calculated by taking into consideration the general health care programme.

V. SLOVAKIA

The average annual cost of benefits in kind shall be calculated by taking into consideration the costs provided for health care purposes within the health insurance scheme.";

2. For the purposes of applying Articles 38(1), 70(1), 82(2) and 86(2) of the implementing Regulation : Municipal Authority (administrative body) according to the place where family members live;

3. For the purposes of applying Article 102(2) of the implementing Regulation (in connection with the refunding of expenses for benefits in kind in accordance with Articles 36 and 63 of the Regulation) : Centrum mezistátních úhrad (Centre of International Reimbursements), Praha;

4. For the purposes of applying Article 102(2) of the implementing Regulation (in connection with the refunding of unemployment benefits in accordance with Article 70 of the Regulation) : Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí — Správa služeb zaměstnanosti (Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs — Employment Services Administration), Praha.";

3. For the purposes of applying Articles 8, 102(2), 110 and 113(2) of the implementing Regulation (for benefits in kind) and Articles 36 and 63 of the Regulation : Υπουργείο Υγείας (Ministry of Health), ΛευκΩσία.

5. For the purposes of applying Article 110 of the implementing Regulation (a) benefits in kind under Chapters 1 and 4 of Title III of the Regulation : Valstybinė ligonių kasa (State Patient Fund), Vilnius;

(b) cash benefits in pursuance of Chapters 1 to 4 and 8 of Title III of the Regulation : Valstybinio socialinio draudimo fondo valdyba (State Social Insurance Fund Board), Vilnius;

For the purposes of applying Articles 8(3) and 113(2) of the implementing Regulation : Diviżjoni tas-Saħħa (Health Division), Valletta.";

(vi) i ndiaidh na hiontrála deiridh faoin gceannteideal

"R. AUSTRIA"

cuirtear isteach:

"S. POLAND

1. For the purposes of applying Articles 14(1)(a) and 17 of the Regulation, in conjunction with Article 11 of the implementing Regulation, Article 14(2) and (3) of the Regulation, in conjunction with Article 12a of the implementing Regulation, Article 14a(1)(a) and Article 17 of the Regulation, in conjunction with Article 11a of the implementing Regulation, Article 14a(2), (3) and (4) of the Regulation, in conjunction with Article 12a of the implementing Regulation, Article 14b(1) and (2), in conjunction with Article 14(1)(a) of the Regulation, Article 14c of the Regulation, in conjunction with Article 12a of the implementing Regulation and Article 14d(3) of the Regulation : field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the official seat of the insured's employer (or of the self-employed person).

2. For the purposes of applying Articles 14(1)(b) and 17 of the Regulation, in conjunction with Article 11 of the implementing Regulation, Articles 14a(1)(b) and 17 of the Regulation, in conjunction with Article 11a of the implementing Regulation, Article 14b(1) and (2), in conjunction with Articles 14(1)(b) and 17 of the Regulation : Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych — Centrala (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS-Main Headquarters), Warszawa.

3. For the purposes of applying Articles 6(1), 10b, 13(2) and (3), 14 and 109 of the implementing Regulation (a) health care benefits : kasa chorych (the sickness fund) with which the person is insured;

(i)

for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers: field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the official seat of the insured's employer (or of the self-employed person);(ii)

for self-employed farmers: regional branches of Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund — KRUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the farmer's place of insurance.

4. For the purposes of applying Article 8 of the implementing Regulation (a) health care benefits : kasa chorych (the sickness fund) with which the person is insured;

field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the official seat of the insured's employer (or of the self-employed person) during the period of insurance, with regard to employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers;

field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay, with regard to employed and self-employed persons, with the exception of self-employed farmers, for the period after insurance coverage ceases;

regional branches of Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund — KRUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the self-employed farmer's place of insurance.

5. For the purposes of applying Article 38(1) of the implementing Regulation (a) for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers : organisational units of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) designated for cooperation with the competent institutions of specified Member States;

(e) for Prison Guard officers : specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice;

(f) for judges and prosecutors : specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice.

(i)

for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers: organisational units of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) designated for cooperation with the competent institutions of specified Member States;(ii)

for Prison Guard officers: specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice;(vi)

for judges and prosecutors: specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice;

(i)

for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers: field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay of the family members of the insured person;(ii)

for self-employed farmers: regional branches of Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund — KRUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay of the farmer's family members.

7. For the purposes of applying Articles 80(2), 81, 82(2), 83(1) and 84(2) of the implementing Regulation Wojewódzkie urzędy pracy (voivodeship labour offices) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay.

8. For the purposes of applying Article 85(2) of the implementing Regulation (a) for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers : field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the official seat of the insured's employer (or of the self-employed person);

(c) for unemployed : wojewódzkie urzędy pracy (voivodeship labour offices) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay.

9. For purposes of applying Article 86(2) of the implementing Regulation (a) for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers : field offices of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay of the family members of the insured person;

(b) for self-employed farmers : regional branches of Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (Agricultural Social Insurance Fund — KRUS) with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence or stay of the farmer's family members;

(c) for professional soldiers : specialised entities of the Ministry of National Defence;

(e) for Prison Guard officers : specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice;

(f) for judges and prosecutors : specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice.

10. For the purposes of applying Article 91(2) of the implementing Regulation (a) for employed and self-employed persons with the exception of self-employed farmers : organisational units of Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution — ZUS) designated for cooperation with the competent institutions of specified Member States;

(c) for professional soldiers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999 : specialised entities of the Ministry of National Defence;

(d) for Police officers, National Fire Brigade officers, Border Guard officers, Internal Security Agency and Foreign Intelligence Agency officers and Government Security Bureau officers excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999 : specialised entities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration;

(e) for Prison Guard officers, excluding those who entered service after 1 January 1999 : specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice;

(f) for former judges and prosecutors : specialised entities of the Ministry of Justice.

11. For the purposes of applying Article 102(2) of the implementing Regulation, in conjunction with Articles 36 and 63 of the Regulation Ministerstwo Zdrowia — Biuro Rozliczeń Międzynarodowych (Ministry of Health — International Settlements Office), Warszawa.

12. For the purposes of applying Article 102(2) of the implementing Regulation, in conjunction with Article 70 of the Regulation Ministerstwo Gospodarki, Pracy i Polityki Społecznej (Ministry of the Economy, Labour and Social Policy — MGPiPS), Warszawa."

(vii) i ndiaidh na hiontrála deiridh faoin gceannteideal

"T. PORTUGAL"

cuirtear isteach:

"U. SLOVENIA

1. For the purposes of applying Articles 14(1)(b), 14a(1)(b) and 17 of the Regulation : Ministrstvo za delo, družino in socialne zadeve (Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs).

4. For the purposes of applying Article 38(1) of the implementing Regulation : Ministrstvo za delo, družino in socialne zadeve (Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs).

5. For the purposes of applying Article 70(1) of the implementing Regulation : Ministrstvo za delo, družino in socialne zadeve (Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs).

6. For the purposes of applying Articles 80(1), 81 and 82(2) of the implementing Regulation : Zavod Republike Slovenije za zaposlovanje (Employment Service of Slovenia).

7. For the purposes of applying Articles 85(2) and 86(2) of the implementing Regulation : Ministrstvo za delo, družino in socialne zadeve (Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs).

8. For the purposes of applying Article 91(2) of the implementing Regulation : Ministrstvo za delo, družino in socialne zadeve (Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs).

9. For the purposes of applying Article 102(2) of the implementing Regulation, in conjunction with Articles 36 and 63 of the Regulation : Zavod za zdravstveno zavarovanje Slovenije (Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia).

10. For the purposes of applying Article 102(2) of the implementing Regulation, in conjunction with Article 70 of the Regulation : Zavod Republike Slovenije za zaposlovanje (Employment Service of Slovenia).

11. For the purposes of applying Article 110 of the implementing Regulation : the competent institutions.

V. SLOVAKIA

1. For the purposes of applying Article 17 of the Regulation : Ministerstvo práce, sociálnych vecí a rodiny Slovenskej republiky (Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic), Bratislava.

12. For the purposes of applying Article 102(2) of the implementing Regulation (a) in connection with the refunds according to Articles 36 and 63 of the Regulation : Všeobecná zdravotná poisťovňa (General Health Insurance Company), Bratislava;

(b) in connection with the reimbursement according to Article 70 of the Regulation : Národný úrad práce (National Labour Office), Bratislava.

13. For the purposes of applying Articles 109 and 110 of the implementing Regulation (a) benefits in respect of sickness, maternity, invalidity, old-age, accidents at work and occupational diseases : Sociálna poisťovňa (Social Insurance Agency), Bratislava;

Cuirtear an méid seo a leanas le hIarscríbhinn C "LIST OF COURSES HAVING A SPECIAL STRUCTURE AS REFERRED TO IN POINT (ii) OF THE SECOND INDENT OF THE FIRST SUBPARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE (a)":

(a) Faoin gceannteideal

"1. Paramedical and childcare training courses"

cuirtear isteach an méid seo a leanas roimh an iontráil a bhaineann leis an nGearmáin:

"In the Czech Republic

training for:

- health care assistant ("Zdravotnický asistent",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 13 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and 4 years of vocational secondary education at a secondary medical school, completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam.

- nutrition assistant ("Nutriční asistent",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 13 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and 4 years of vocational secondary education at a secondary medical school, completed by the "maturitní zkouška" exam.",

which represents education of a total duration of at least 14 years, comprising at least 6 years of elementary education, 6 years of secondary education and 2 years of post-secondary vocational education, followed by 1 year of professional experience.

- optician ("τεχνικός οπτικός",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 14 years, comprising at least 6 years of elementary education, 6 years of secondary education and 2 years of post-secondary education, followed by 1 year of professional experience.

In Latvia

training for:

- dental nurse ("zobārstniecības māsa",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 13 years, comprising at least 10 years of general school education and 2 years of professional education in medical school, followed by 3 years of professional experience at the end of which a certification exam must be passed to obtain a certificate in the speciality.

- biomedical laboratory assistant ("biomedicīnas laborants",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 10 years of general school education and 2 years of professional education in medical school, followed by 2 years of professional experience at the end of which a certification exam must be passed to obtain a certificate in the speciality.

- dental technician ("zobu tehniķis",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 10 years of general school education and 2 years of professional education in medical school, followed by 2 years of professional experience at the end of which a certification exam must be passed to obtain a certificate in the speciality.

- physiotherapist's assistant ("fizioterapeita asistents",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 13 years, comprising at least 10 years of general school education and 3 years of professional education in medical school, followed by 2 years of professional experience at the end of which a certification exam must be passed to obtain a certificate in the speciality.",

agus, i ndiaidh na hiontrála a bhaineann leis an Ostair:

"In Slovakia

training for:

- teacher in the field of dance at basic schools of art ("učiteľ v tanečnom odbore na základných umeleckých školách"),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 14,5 years, comprising 8 years of basic education, 4 years of education at the secondary specialised school and a 5 semester course of dance pedagogy.

- educator at special educating facilities and at social service facilities ("vychovávatel' v špeciálnych výchovných zariadeniach a v zariadeniach sociálnych služieb")

which represents education of a total duration of at least 14 years, comprising 8/9 years of basic education, 4 years of study at secondary pedagogical school or at another secondary school and 2 years of supplementary part-time pedagogical study."

- either, 8 years of elementary education and 5 years of vocational secondary education or equivalent secondary education in a relevant field followed by the course in pedagogy of a total duration of at least 150 hours, the course in work safety and work hygiene, and 2 years of professional experience in the profession one is going to teach,

- or, 8 years of elementary education and 5 years of vocational secondary education and diploma of graduation from a post-secondary pedagogical technical school,

- or, 8 years of elementary education and 2-3 years of basic vocational secondary education and at least 3 years of professional experience certified by a degree of master in the particular profession followed by a course in pedagogy of a total duration at least 150 hours.

In Slovakia

training for:

- master in vocational education ("majster odbornej výchovy",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising 8 years of basic education, 4 years of vocational education (complete vocational secondary education and/or apprenticeship in the relevant (similar) vocational training or apprenticeship course), professional experience of a total duration of at least 3 years in the field of the person's completed education or apprenticeship and supplementary pedagogical study at the faculty of pedagogy or at the technical universities, or complete secondary education and apprenticeship in the relevant (similar) vocational training or apprenticeship course, professional experience of a total duration of at least 3 years in the field of the person's completed education or apprenticeship, and additional study of pedagogy at the faculty of pedagogy, or by 1 September 2005 specialised education in the field of special pedagogy provided for in the methodology centres for masters in vocational education at the special schools without supplementary pedagogical study.",

(c) Faoin gceannteideal

"3. Seafaring sector, (a) Sea transport"

cuirtear isteach an méid seo a leanas roimh an iontráil a bhaineann leis an Danmhairg:

2. (a) Maritime academy or maritime college — department of navigation, both courses having to be completed by the "maturitní zkouška" exam, and approved seagoing service of not less than six months on ships during studies, or

(b) Approved seagoing service of not less than two years as rating forming part of a navigational watch at the support level on ships, and completion of an approved course which meets the standard of competence specified in section A-II/1 of the STCW (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Code dispensed by a maritime academy or college of a Party to the STCW Convention, and passing the examination before the Examining Board recognised by the MTC (Maritime Transport Committee of the Czech Republic).

- for officer in charge of a navigational watch ("Námořní poručík"),

1. Approved seagoing service in the capacity of deck assistant on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more for not less than 6 months in the case of a graduate of a maritime college or academy, or one year in the case of a graduate of an approved course, including not less than six months in the capacity of a rating forming a part of a navigational watch.

2. Duly completed and endorsed On Board Training Record Book for Deck Cadets.

- for chief mate ("První palubní důstojník"),

Certificate of competence of officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more and not less than twelve months of approved seagoing service in that capacity.

- for master ("Kapitán"),

Certificate for service as master on ships of between 500 and 3000 gross tonnage. Certificate of competence of chief mate on ships of 3000 gross tonnage or more and not less than 6 months of approved seagoing service in the capacity of chief mate on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more and not less 6 months of approved seagoing service in the capacity of chief mate on ships of 3000 gross tonnage or more.

- for engine assistant ("Strojní asistent"),

1. A person not less than 20 years of age.

2. Maritime academy or maritime college — department of maritime engineering, and approved seagoing service of not less than six months on ships during the studies.

- for officer in charge of an engineering watch ("Strojní důstojník"),

Approved seagoing service in the capacity of engine assistant of not less than 6 months as a graduate from a maritime academy or college.

- for second engineer officer ("Druhý strojní důstojník"),

Approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months in the capacity of 3rd engineer officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power and more.

- for chief engineer officer ("První strojní důstojník"),

Appropriate certificate for service as second engineer officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more and having not less than 6 months of approved seagoing service in that capacity.

- for electrician ("Elektrotechnik"),

1. A person not less than 18 years of age.

2. Maritime or other academy, faculty of electrical engineering, or technical school or college of electrotechnical engineering, all courses having to be completed by the "maturitní zkouška" exam, and not less than 12 months of approved practice in the field of electrical engineering.

- for chief electric officer ("Elektrodůstojník"),

1. Maritime academy or college, faculty of maritime electrical engineering or other academy or secondary school in the field of electrical engineering, all courses having to be completed by the "maturitní zkouška" or a state exam.

2. Approved seagoing service in the capacity of electrician for a period of not less than 12 months in the case of a graduate of an academy or college, or 24 months in the case of a graduate of a secondary school."

2. Represents an education of a total duration at least 12 years and 6 months, comprising at least 9 years of elementary education and at least 3 years of vocational education. In addition seagoing service of not less than 6 months as a ship's electrician or as assistant to the electrical engineer on ships with generator power more then 750 kW is required. Vocational training is completed by a special examination by the competent authority in accordance with the training programme as approved by the Ministry of Transport;

2. Represents an education of a total duration of at least 13 years, comprising at least 9 years of elementary education and at least 3 years of vocational education. In addition seagoing service of not less than 12 months as assistant to the refrigeration engineer is required. Vocational training is completed by a special examination by the competent authority in accordance with the training programme as approved by the Ministry of Transport."

(g) Faoin gceannteideal

"4. Technical sector"

cuirtear isteach an méid seo a leanas roimh an iontráil a bhaineann leis an Iodáil:

which represents vocational training of a duration of at least 9 years, comprising 4 years of technical secondary education, completed by the "maturitní zkouška", (secondary technical school exam), 5 years of professional experience and concluded by the professional qualification test for pursuit of selected professional activities in construction (pursuant to Act No 50/1976 Sb. (the Building Act) and Act No 360/1992 Sb.).

- track vehicle driver ("Fyzická osoba řídící drážní vozidlo",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and at least 4 years of vocational secondary education completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam and concluded by the state exam on the motive power of vehicles.

- track revision technician ("Drážní revizní technik",)

which represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and at least 4 years of vocational secondary education at a secondary machinery or electronics school completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam.

- road driving instructor ("Učitel autoškoly",),

a person not less than 24 years of age; represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and at least 4 years of vocational secondary education focused on traffic or machinery completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam.

- State technician for the control of motor vehicle roadworthiness ("Kontrolní technik STK",),

a person not less than 21 years of age; represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and at least 4 years of vocational secondary education completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam, followed by at least 2 years of technical practice; the person concerned must have a driving licence and a clean criminal record and must have completed the special training for State technicians of at least 120 hours' duration as well as successfully passing the exam.

- mechanic for control of car emissions ("Mechanik měření emisí",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and at least 4 years of vocational secondary education completed by the "maturitní zkouška" exam; furthermore an applicant has to complete at least 3 years' technical practice and the special training for "mechanic for the control of car emissions", of 8 hours' duration as well as successfully passing the exam.

- boat master Class I ("Kapitán I. třídy",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 15 years, comprising 8 years of elementary education and 3 years of vocational education completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam and culminating in an examination confirmed by a certificate of aptitude. This vocational education has to be followed by 4 years' vocational practice completed by an exam.

which represents education of a total duration of 12 years if involving full secondary technical education in the restoration course, or 10 to 12 years of study in a related course, plus 5 years of professional experience in the case of full secondary technical education completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam, or 8 years of professional experience in the case of secondary technical education ending with the final apprenticeship exam.

- restorer of works of art that are not monuments and are held in the collections of museums and galleries, and of other objects of cultural value ("restaurátor děl výtvarných umění, která nejsou památkami a jsou uložena ve sbírkách muzeí a galerií, a ostatních předmětů kulturní hodnoty",),

which represents education of a total duration of 12 years plus 5 years of professional experience in the case of full secondary technical education in the restoration course completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam.

- waste manager ("odpadový hospodář",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and at least 4 years of secondary vocational education completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the waste management sector within the last 10 years.

- blasting technical manager ("Technický vedoucí odstřelů",),

which represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and at least 4 years of vocational secondary education completed by the "maturitní zkouška", exam,

and followed by:

- 2 years as a shotfirer underground (for underground activity) or 1 year on surface (for surface activity); including 6 months as an assistant shotfirer;

- training course of 100 hours of theoretical and practical training followed by an examination before the relevant District Mining Authority;

- professional experience of 6 months or more in planning and carrying out major blasting works;

- training course of 32 hours of theoretical and practical training followed by an examination before the Czech Mining Authority;",

- represents education of a total duration of at least 12 years, comprising at least 8 years of elementary education and at least 4 years of vocational education; vocational training completed by the employer's special examination; certificate of competence issued by a competent authority for 5 years."

which represents 8 years of elementary education and 5 years of secondary technical education in the field of motor vehicles and 3 years' practice in a vehicle service station or in a garage, covering 51 hours of basic training in controlling motor vehicle roadworthiness and passing the qualification examination.

which represents 8 years of elementary education and 5 years of technical secondary education in the field of motor vehicles and 4 years' practice in a vehicle service station or in a garage, covering 51 hours of basic training in controlling motor vehicle roadworthiness and passing the qualification examination,

which represents: 8 years of elementary education and 5 years of secondary technical education in the field of motor vehicles and 4 years' proven practice in a vehicle service station or in a garage, or

8 years of elementary education and 5 years of secondary technical education in a field other than motor vehicle specialisation and 8 years' proven practice in a vehicle service station or in a garage,

covering a total of 113 hours of complete training including basic and specialist training, with exams after every stage.

The duration in hours and the general scope of the particular courses in the framework of the complete training for diagnostician, are separately specified in the Minister of Infrastructure's Regulation of 28 November 2002 on detailed requirements regarding diagnosticians (OJ of 2002, No. 208, item 1769).

- train dispatcher ("Dyżurny ruchu"),

which represents 8 years of elementary education and 4 years of secondary vocational education, with rail transport specialisation, as well as a course preparing for work as a train dispatcher of 45 days and passing the qualification examination, or

which represents 8 years of elementary education and 5 years of secondary vocational education with rail transport specialisation, as well as a course preparing for work as a train dispatcher of 63 days and passing the qualification examination."

1. In the case of nationals of the Member States whose diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine were awarded by, or whose training started in, the former Czechoslovakia before 1 January 1993, each Member State shall recognise those diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as being sufficient proof when the authorities of the Czech Republic attest that those qualifications have, on its territory, the same legal validity as Czech qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as regards access to the medical profession and practice thereof. Such attestation must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the same authorities stating that those Member State nationals have effectively and lawfully been engaged in the activity in question in the territory of the Czech Republic for at least three consecutive years during the five years prior to the date of issue of the certificate.

2. In the case of nationals of the Member States whose diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine were awarded by, or whose training started in, the former Soviet Union before 20 August 1991, each Member State shall recognise those diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as being sufficient proof when the authorities of Estonia attest that those qualifications have, on its territory, the same legal validity as Estonian qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as regards access to the medical profession and practice thereof. Such attestation must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the same authorities stating that those Member State nationals have effectively and lawfully been engaged in the activity in question in the territory of Estonia for at least three consecutive years during the five years prior to the date of issue of the certificate.

3. In the case of nationals of the Member States whose diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine were awarded by, or whose training started in, the former Soviet Union before 21 August 1991, each Member State shall recognise those diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as being sufficient proof when the authorities of Latvia attest that those qualifications have, on its territory, the same legal validity as Latvian qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as regards access to the medical profession and practice thereof. Such attestation must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the same authorities stating that those Member State nationals have effectively and lawfully been engaged in the activity in question in the territory of Latvia for at least three consecutive years during the five years prior to the date of issue of the certificate.

4. In the case of nationals of the Member States whose diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine were awarded by, or whose training started in, the former Soviet Union before 11 March 1990, each Member State shall recognise those diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as being sufficient proof when the authorities of Lithuania attest that those qualifications have, on its territory, the same legal validity as Lithuanian qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as regards access to the medical profession and practice thereof. Such attestation must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the same authorities stating that those Member State nationals have effectively and lawfully been engaged in the activity in question in the territory of Lithuania for at least three consecutive years during the five years prior to the date of issue of the certificate.

5. In the case of nationals of the Member States whose diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine were awarded by, or whose training started in, the former Czechoslovakia before 1 January 1993, each Member State shall recognise those diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as being sufficient proof when the authorities of Slovakia attest that those qualifications have, on its territory, the same legal validity as Slovak qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as regards access to the medical profession and practice thereof. Such attestation must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the same authorities stating that those Member State nationals have effectively and lawfully been engaged in the activity in question in the territory of Slovakia for at least three consecutive years during the five years prior to the date of issue of the certificate.

6. In the case of nationals of the Member States whose diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine were awarded by, or whose training started in, Yugoslavia before 25 June 1991, each Member State shall recognise those diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as being sufficient proof when the authorities of Slovenia attest that those qualifications have, on its territory, the same legal validity as Slovenian qualifications in medicine and specialised medicine as regards access to the medical profession and practice thereof. Such attestation must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the same authorities stating that those Member State nationals have effectively and lawfully been engaged in the activity in question in the territory of Slovenia for at least three consecutive years during the five years prior to the date of issue of the certificate.";